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Connection Groups ................................................... Various Locations......................................9:30 a.m.Baptism Class ............................................................... Conference Room.....................................9:45 a.m.Extended Session (6 wks.-Kindergarten) ............. Preschool Center.................................... 10:45 a.m.Childrens Worship...................................................... Family Life Center.................................. 10:45 a.m.Morning Worship ....................................................... Worship Center....................................... 10:45 a.m.Pastors Guest Reception.......................................... Fellowship Hall .......................................12:00 p.m.Uganda Mission Meeting ........................................ Conference Room..................................12:15 p.m.Youth Choir Tour ........................................................ 1st Baptist/Baldwin ................................. 6:00 p.m.

Youth Choir ................................................ Family Life Center.....................................8:00 a.m.Adult Exercise Class ................................................... Fellowship Hall ..........................................8:30 a.m.Ladies Committee Meeting .................................... Fellowship Hall ......................................... 6:30 p.m.

Fellowship Dinner ...................................................... Family Life Center.................................... 4:45 p.m.Security Advisory Council Meeting...................... Conference Room.................................... 4:45 p.m.Kids Choir Drama Rehearsal ................................... Family Life Center.................................... 5:00 p.m.Preschool (6 wks.-2 yrs.) ............................................ Preschool Center...................................... 6:00 p.m.Preschool Choirs (3 yrs.-k5)...................................... Preschool Center...................................... 6:00 p.m.Childrens Choirs (grades 1-5).................................. Family Life Center.................................... 6:00 p.m.Connection Groups Leaders Meetings............... Various Locations..................................... 6:00 p.m.Mid-Week Worship Service..................................... Teachey Chapel ........................................ 6:00 p.m.Preschool (6 wks.-2 yrs.) ............................................ Preschool Center...................................... 7:00 p.m.TeamKID (3 yrs.-k5) ..................................................... Preschool Center...................................... 7:00 p.m.Creation Kids (grades 1-5) ........................................ Family Life Center.................................... 7:00 p.m.WYM (grades 6-12)...................................................... The Bridge (Backstage) .......................... 7:00 p.m.Westside University ................................................... Various Locations..................................... 7:00 p.m.Choir Rehearsal ........................................................... Choir Room ................................................ 7:00 p.m.Orchestra Rehearsal .................................................. Orchestra Room ....................................... 7:00 p.m.Young Adult Mid-Week Service ............................ Coker 2nd Floor........................................ 7:00 p.m.Come and Go Prayer Meeting ............................... Teachey Chapel ........................................ 7:00 p.m.

Senior Adults B.A.L.L. Club ...................................... The Bridge ................................................ 10:00 a.m.Youth Choir (pickup) .................................................. Family Life Center..................................10:00 p.m.

Sr. Adult Christian Banquet (departure).............. Meet at Portico ......................................... 4:00 p.m.

7775 Herlong RoadJacksonville, FL 32210(904) 781-0618wbcjax.com

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EXECUTIVE PASTOR

Lee Tomlin, ext. 35MINISTER OF MUSIC

ext. 12MINISTER OF SENIOR ADULTS

AND PASTORAL CARE

Dr. Bob Barton, ext. 22MINISTER OF MEDIAN ADULTS,

EVANGELISM, AND MISSIONS

Ryan Frontz, ext. 48MINISTER OF YOUNG ADULTS

Jason Lynch, ext. 18MINISTER OF YOUTH

Carol Dasher, ext. 20CHILDREN’S DIRECTOR

Judy Russell, ext. 41PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

Aaron Henry, ext. 37MINISTER OF MEDIA

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Live service broadcast on WROS Radio, 1050 AM at 10:45 a.m.Hear the Radio Ministry of WBC weekdays at 12:05 p.m. &

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I am committed to leading the way in ful�lling our vision. I am all-in. I have challenged our sta� to be all-in. The old adage is, “everything rises and falls upon leadership.” I have a passion to lead people to Jesus. I have a passion to preach God’s Word. I have a passion to equip God’s people to do God’s work. However, strong leadership is not just the responsibility of the sta�! A comeback church must

The church is a supernatural organism that needs supernatural power. We will either go forward on our knees or we will go backward from not being on our knees. Jesus said that His house would be called a house of

The book says, “Comeback churches think and live evangelism.” Jesus called His disciples to be �shers of men. Jesus commissioned His church to take the gospel to the uttermost part of the earth. Everyone who is reading this knows someone who is not a believer in Christ. We know friends, relatives, work associates, and neighbors who have never been saved. Reaching them for Jesus must

It is my prayer that God will use me and you to help Westside

WELCOME FIRST TIME GUESTS! You are cordially invited to join us at the Guest Reception TODAY, immediately following the Morning Worship Service. Please come to the Fellowship Hall where you will be able to meet the Pastor, receive a gift for your family and information about our church.

SUNDAY MORNING BAPTISM – Class will meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Conference Room and the baptism will take place at the

if you have any questions.

OUR NEXT “DECIDING MY CHURCH MEMBERSHIP CLASS” meets Sunday, April 5 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in the Fellowship Hall. If you have considered joining Westside, or have recently become a member, this class is for you. Breakfast will be served. Please call 781-0618 ext. 50, or go online at wbcjax.com to reserve your spot in this special class.

DECISIONS: By Baptism – Zander Morgan-Mreen, Shelby Parks; By Letter – David Danford; Profession of Faith – Carol Dycus, Roy Willis

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES to Lee Smith & family on the passing of his wife, Linda Smith, to Vivian Parrish & family on the passing of her mother, Vernell Patton, to Clay Lewis & family on the passing of his nephew, Wayne Prescott, and to Polly McSwain & family on the passing of her father, Paul Perreault.

A NOTE OF APPRECIATION

FLOWERS ARE PLACED AT THE ALTAR TODAY in celebration of Eddie and Vivian Parrish’s 45th Wedding Anniversary.

ONLINE GIVING IS AN OPTION! Simply go to the church website at wbcjax.com; on the home page click “online giving” and follow the prompts.

Connection Group Attendance................................................................................................................865Morning Worship Attendance............................................................................................................... 1002Evening Worship Attendance...................................................................................................................395

General Fund Needed YTD ...................................................................................................... $507,219.21General Fund Received YTD.....................................................................................................$563,644.92General Fund Variance ................................................................................................................ $56,425.71

Added by Baptism..............................................................................................................................................2Added by Letter ..................................................................................................................................................1Profession of Faith .............................................................................................................................................2

WEDNESDAY’S FELLOWSHIP DINNER MENU – Hamburgers, Potato Salad & Baked Beans. Served from 4:45 to 5:50 p.m. in the Family Life Center. Prices are: Adults and Children, $5; Senior Adults, $4; Preschoolers, $1; and the Salad Bar is $3 (when available).

SENIOR ADULT MINISTRY – B.A.L.L. Club meets this Thursday, March 12, at 10 a.m. at The Bridge. All Senior adults are invited to join us as we acknowledge “Who is on the Throne”. Special guest speaker is Rebecca Fussell. Menu is Fried Fish, Grits and Hush Puppies. Please bring a vegetable, side dish or dessert and $3.

COME HELP US CELEBRATE! – Regina Knight and Lindsey Weaver are hosting a baby shower for Hayley Tipton, Monday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. at the Bridge. She is having a little girl and is registered at Buy Buy Baby and Amazon.

EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA –

wrapped. Last day for collection is Sunday, March 22.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2020 – VBS 2020 is June 15-19! Register online today at wbcjax.com/vbs. Join us as kids explore a world of Concrete and Cranes, learning to build their faith on Jesus. Also, anyone who would like to volunteer can register online as well.

WESTSIDE UNIVERSITY – Two new classes are starting Wednesday, March 18. Jude by Jackie Hill Perry. This study dives into themes of being called, loved, and kept, and learn how to point others to Jesus in grace and truth. Facilitated by Monica Henry, meets in Coker 108. And Tetelestai, a dynamic 11 episode Bible teaching series unfolding key biblical narratives that reveal a God who passionately loves humanity, and will pay the ultimate price for our rescue. Facilitated by Danny Grabill, meets in Coker 110 at 7 p.m.

FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY will begin March 25. Kits are $125 and prepayment/registration is required. Visit

WE ARE NOW JUST 5 WEEKS FROM EASTER! Leading up to this time, Connection Groups will be focusing on the following:

Prayer: Everyone will be encouraged to pray for class members and prospects during the Connection Group hour.

Contacts: When Connection Groups are united in the area of outreach, we will prayerfully see great things take place in our church and community. Let’s be busy passing out Easter promotional cards, making personal visits, sending text messages & emails, and inviting our friends through social media invites. Banding together, would it be possible to make 10,000 “outreach touches” before Easter?

First Time Guests: The goal is to see many of our unchurched friends, relatives, work associates and neighbors join us for Easter. Imagine the awesome site of seeing our

SPECIAL THANK YOU – This year’s Flag Football season was a tremendous success. Brett & Allison Bessent, football league coordinators, did an exceptional job working with the coaches, 27 teams and the concession stand volunteers. Over 270 children

celebrative atmosphere.

G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N

CELEBRATION2020

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